This marvellous encyclopedia covers every aspect of science and technology, including natural history, earth science, physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, information technology, and much more... What`s more, and unlike other science encyclopedias, this edition also features more than 850 biographies of famous scientists. The entries, in the volume, are arranged alphabetically throughout for rapid fact-finding, while more than 12,000 cross-references and outstanding illustrations make the encyclopedia irresistible for browsing.
With more than 6,500 clearly written articles, a complete chronology of science spanning over 10,000 years, a Ready Reference Section, and 1,000 colour artworks, photographs and diagrams, the encyclopedia is designed to be both comprehensive and accessible to students and non-specialists with an interest in the many varied fields of science and technology.
An ideal reference book for home, school, and college. Quite simply, unputdownable. [Hardback].